Arsenal’s 10 worst defeats in the Wenger era

1. Premier League, 1999 Vs Leeds United

Some time after the devastating FA Cup semi-final defeat against Manchester United, Arsenal travelled to Leeds in a midweek fixture in the Premier League. Wenger’s men were still favourites to win the league as they were on top of the table with only two games to go.

However it was a catastrophic night in the north of England for the Gunners. With the game delicately poised at 0-0 and Arsenal pressing for the winner, defensive strongman Nigel Winterburn came off injured. He was replaced by Nelson Vivas who failed to pick up Jimmy Floyd-Hasslebaink who scored with only a few minutes left to leave Arsenal’s title quest in ruins.

Manchester United subsequently went on to win the title as they beat Tottenham on the final day of the season. The Gunners looked on course for the double but ended the season empty-handed.

Friday 14 December 2012 13:47

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Arsenal’s 10 worst defeats in the Wenger era

As Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal reign hit arguably its lowest point with an humiliating home defeat against Bayern Munich, in the Champions League round of 16, Goal.com takes a look back at the Gunners’ 10 worst debacles under the Frenchman.